‘I have nothing to do with vehicle importation,’ Senate President says

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has denied any involvement in the importation of a vehicle which was allegedly

Sahara Reporters claims that Customs officers in Lagos, on January 11, 2017, impounded a bulletproof Range Rover Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) belonging to Saraki over unpaid customs duty.

The matter was raised by Senator Ali Ndume during the Senate plenary session on Tuesday, March 21, and he urged the legislative chamber to investigate the claims.

“A supplier was engaged by the Senate to supply a vehicle. While transferring the vehicle between Lagos and Abuja, it was impounded by the Customs,” Saraki’s media aide, Yusuph Olaniyonu said via a statement on Tuesday.

“We believe that is an issue between the supplier and the Customs because the Senate has not taken delivery. So, why is somebody trying to drag in the name of Saraki into the issue.

“The documents on the vehicle are there for the general public to view and make their conclusions. Now, that the matter has been referred to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, all the facts will be out,” he added.

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Ndume also urged the Senate to probe allegations that Senator Dino Melaye did not graduate from the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) as he claims.